Dayton Independent Schools

As the 2017 -2018 school year comes to an end and the 128th graduating class of 2018 grows forward to life’s next journey, I want to take a moment and reflect on the amazing accomplishments of this Senior Class.

In the six years that this class was at DMS/DHS, the following was accomplished:

9 Conference Athletic Team Titles

ACT average of 20.3 (State average 19.3)

Progressed District from a state ranking of 171/173 to 70/173

From a Needs Improvement to a Proficient to a Distinguished Middle School

From a Needs Improvement to a Proficient to a Distinguished High School

From a Needs Improvement to a Proficient to a Distinguished District

The earning of Gateway College Dual Credit has become the standard many students are striving towards.

Paying it forward by being One to One Reading Coaches for Lincoln Elementary Students.

Record number of students enrolled in Drug Free Clubs of America (nearly 50% of school)

DHS being recognized as a Bronze Medal U.S. News and World Report High School (Top 30% in Nation)

There were many, many individual accomplishments that our students achieved, but the one that stands out to me is that of Seth Chinn. Seth had perfect attendance all 12 years he attended Dayton Independent Schools. That is over 2,000 days of school without missing a single day! We also want to recognize two Seniors who had perfect attendance for 2017 -2018. They are Catherine and Casey Drake. If the old saying that showing up is half the battle, these three kids are clearly winners!

We greatly appreciate our Seniors living out our mission to be Inspired, to be Engaged, and to be willing to always Grow!

We wish you the very best along life's journey! And as the Dayton High School Alma Mater says:

After we leave your halls,Pass from your sheltering walls,Still, while the warm world calls,We'll think of you.

Congratulations to the Dayton High School Class of 2018 on their college, career and military readiness.

53 students received high school diplomas

47% met state ACT benchmarks (College Ready)

79% earned business and/or industry certifications (Career Ready)

3 graduates have enlisted in a branch of the U.S. Military

68% of graduates have received 112 acceptance letters to 33 different colleges/universities

53% of graduates have received over $2,874,000 in scholarship offers

SUMMER LEARNINGDayton High School's Summer Learning Program is titled the "Globetrotter's Club". Students in upcoming grades 7th - 11th were invited by special invitation during the last week of school (spaces are limited). The Globetrotter’s Club is a free program that will run from June 11 through July 6, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. Students will be immersed into a new cultural experience through exciting activities and field trips. There will also be three interactive presentations called the Global Classroom, which are provided by the World Affairs Council (WAC) of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. The WAC will bring native experts from three different world regions to discuss life in their countries and to complete crafts native to the area the speaker is from. Then students will have the amazing opportunity to compete for one of the top three prizes by presenting their culminating activity to judges from the WAC, providing an authentic audience for Dayton’s students.

SUMMER FOOD SERVICE:Dayton Independent Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided, at a first come, first serve basis, at the sites and times as follows:

Dayton Schools is pleased to announce Readifest 2018! It will be held on Wednesday, August 8th from 1:00 to 3:00 in the Margaret Erl Activity Center at Lincoln Elementary School.

Readifest is a back to school readiness event that highlights school and community resources available to all Dayton students and their families. Booths will be set up for all participants to visit.

Basic student school supplies will be distributed at the booths. An adult must accompany children. Our CARE Closet will also be available to offer some clothing items.

For further information or if your agency or organization would like to participate, please contact either Gina Byrd, Dayton FRC director at 292-7492 or Sherri Chan, Dayton YSC Coordinator at 292-7486 by August 1st.